How can I cover this window?

Hi you can buy a clear tint film at Wal-Mart. . You can cut it to fit the window. .I use on garage window in summer time .take off in winter and re-use again. .comes in different color tint. .I chose clear so I can see out. .it will keep the sun out. .

Here are a few videos that might help.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+cover+octagon+window+with+blinds&docid=608008316511916022&mid=EDE76ABE670260C6F11EEDE76ABE670260C6F11E&view=detail&FORM=VIREHT

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+cover+octagon+window+with+blinds&docid=607997626314522708&mid=2A710D57DEDA6C606AAD2A710D57DEDA6C606AAD&view=detail&FORM=VIREHT

https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-make-your-own-octagon-window-coverings

Window film, sold on line and in stores.

just put a curatin rod up above window wide enuf to cover whole window; shades /blinds https://www.pinterest.com/pin/120893571228740424/; make a small sliding barn door shutter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2qKzy75TVE sliding panel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7cgmYxU0XI easy DIY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFNAoBOGR_E&t=18s

You could make a cardboard cutout the shape of the window and push it into the space. You could cover the cardboard with fabric by using spray on glue or try some contac paper to make it more decorative.

You can get a custom blind / shade made. Not cheap.

You can also get a blind the width & length of widest part of window place a nice valance shelf over to hide blind when pulled up.

Or make a cutout of the window decorate both sides put hinges on attach to window. Swing open or closed as needed.

I used “Gallery Glass”. Right out of the bottle, small wiggly lines in bunches to make it translucent. You can use a dark color to block the sun. Consider a pattern with other colors (monogram, etc) to make it more interesting.

make a pattern and use foam sheet used for packing. Very cheap

have you tried putting bubbe wrap on each section of the window. Does it shield the sun enough? you attach the bubble wrap by just wetting the window and sticking the wrap onto the glass.

I would cut a piece of thin wood the exact size of the window then hinge the top and prop up with wood like an awning

I would make a panel to fit inside the frame using foamcore board. To make a templet I would attach some ridgid paper, like poster board. Find the horizontal center of the window. Attach the posterboard's edge across the center with painter's tape and reach inside with a short pencil and trace the shape, then cut it out. Draw a centerline on your foamcore and line up the templet across the centerline and trace the shape. Then flip the templet to the other side of the centerline, line up your edges and trace again. Before you cut out your foamcore octagon measure the finished size of the tracings. You will want a snug fit to hold everything in place. Use an Exacto or razor knife with a straight edge to cut out your foamcore board. Use spray adhesive to attach fabric over the board or cover it with Contac paper, or install it plain (pencil marks removed). Near the bottom, I would add a light-weight drawer pull with a large washer added to the back, that will help when you want to remove the cover.

I have done this and just covered it with clear paper so that the sun can still come through but yet it will provide you with some wonderful designs. There are different films you can buy. Amazon has them as well as Home Depot or any craft store. Good luck to you.

I had this same type of window, but with clear glass, in a door. I bought curtain rods for french doors, and placed one rod at top and one at bottom of the window, with a white curtain shirred top and bottom onto the rods so light could get through, but prying eyes couldn't.

You could also get an accordion pleated shade, they come in various colors with light-blocking styles, too. Some have no messy-looking strings, just lift by a tiny handle on the bottom rail. When the TV's off, just lift the shade and let the light in.

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You could create a cover this shape from cardboard boxes. Just take all the measurements and create a shallow box to fit, then you could paint, stencil, or cover the box with beautiful fabric and the window becomes decorative artwork an will block the sun reflections.